Tutti Frutti
Multi coloured candied green papaya for your cookies, cakes, breads and other baked delights.
Servings Prep Time
2.5Cups 30Minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
25Minutes 3Days
Servings Prep Time
2.5Cups 30Minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
25Minutes 3Days
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan bring a 2-3 cups of water to a boil. Add green papaya and cook for 5 minutes. Strain and set aside.
  2. In the same saucepan combine sugar, water and salt. Bring to a boil, without stirring, and add blanched green papaya. Cook on medium heat for 30 minutes or until the syrup forms a string when pulled between fingers. Remove from heat and cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add vanilla and stir well. Divide papaya with syrup among 4 bowls. Colour one batch red, one green, one yellow and leave one white. Cover bowls and refrigerate overnight so syrup and colouring can soak through.
  4. Next day, strain each batch of candied papaya and spread onto plates using one plate for each colour. (Save the syrup for sweetening drinks or other delights.) Keep tutti frutti in a warm place to dry for 24-48 hours. (Tutti frutti is ready to use immediately without drying.)
  5. When dry, combine tutti frutti in an airtight jar and store in refrigerator for up to 3 months.